2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Arnage. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 80 L |
